Born to Climb

What do you do if you're kidnapped? And what do you do when your family refuses to pay the ransom? Francisco Bedoya shares his story of being kidnapped by the militia in Honduras in 1989. He was a young man at the time, traveling to Honduras for business.  Francisco and his driver were stopped by the army and taken to a ranch where they were beaten and held captive. They were eventually taken...

Is working too hard on your goals and dreams actually slowing you down from reaching them? On this episode of Born to Climb Jennifer Watson discusses the importance of resilience and how it can be achieved in a healthy way. She shares her personal journey as a former athlete and how she transitioned from a mindset of pushing through pain and emotions to finding a more calm and grounded state.  In...

James Robbins introduces Born to Climb, a new podcast to help you reach your full potential. In this episode he tells a story of his high-altitude climb in the Andes and highlights some of the coming guests. 

Vince Poscente went from recreational skier to Olympian in four years. In this episode James and Vince discuss peak performance, overcoming challenges, and personal growth. Vince shares his journey from recreational skier to competing in the Olympics in just four years. Vince emphasizes the importance of having a peak performance mentality and the role of emotional buzz in driving success. He also...

Michael Kerr, an expert on workplace culture, discusses the importance of creating inspiring and happy workplace cultures. He emphasizes that life is too short to work in a soul-sucking environment and encourages leaders to be intentional about their culture.   In this conversation, James Robbins and Michael Kerr discuss the importance of fun and humor in the workplace. They explore how humor can...

The health of our nervous system is crucial for long-term success and resilience. A well-regulated nervous system allows us to handle stress and pressure and keep going. The nervous system is intricately connected to our mind and body, constantly receiving and responding to information. Trauma therapy focuses on working with the nervous system to help it process and heal from traumatic experiences...

Pain and suffering are inevitable in life, both personally and professionally. The key is to learn how to evolve and adapt during times of adversity and turn obstacles into learning opportunities for growth.  Hell Week, a grueling training week for Navy SEALs, is a prime example of this mindset. It tests the students' physical and mental limits, but those who are successful possess attributes...